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The Warden

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(4,294 Sterne; 90 Bewertungen)

Amongst the great popular novelists of the nineteenth century who are still read today, Anthony Trollope stands alongside his contemporary, Charles Dickens. His two series of novels, the political (The Pallisers) and the clerical (The Barsetshire Chronicles) are the best known. This book is the first of the Barsetshire series and was also Trollope’s first really successful novel.


In the mid nineteenth century there were a number of financial scandals in the Church of England including those of Rochester, where the endowments which should have supported the King’s School Canterbury had been diverted to the Dean and Chapter; and of the hospital of St Cross at Winchester where the Rev. Francis North, later the Earl of Guildford, had been appointed to the mastership of the hospital by his father the bishop. The revenues of the hospital were very considerable, the work involved minimal. The scandal soon broke.


Trollope based ‘The Warden’ on the St Cross case, but in the novel the Warden is a kindly, devoted, priest, beloved by all that knew him and is racked by fear that he is accepting money to which he is not entitled. His antagonist is his prospective son-in-law John Bold and his (somewhat unwelcome) ally is one of Trollope’s strongest characters, the Archdeacon of Barchester, Dr. Theophilus Grantly. (summary by Andy Minter) (7 hr 42 min)

Chapters

Hiram’s Hospital

15:09

Read by Andy Minter (1934-2017)

The Barchester Reformer

27:19

Read by Andy Minter (1934-2017)

The Bishop of Barchester

27:16

Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)

Hiram’s Bedesmen

18:51

Read by Kristin LeMoine

Dr Grantly Visits the Hospital

26:13

Read by Chip

The Warden’s Tea Party

27:22

Read by Andy Minter (1934-2017)

The Jupiter

12:14

Read by Andy Minter (1934-2017)

Plumstead Episcopi

25:10

Read by Andy Minter (1934-2017)

The Conference

22:05

Read by Andy Minter (1934-2017)

Tribulation

20:48

Read by Andy Minter (1934-2017)

Iphigenia

33:23

Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)

Mr Bold’s Visit to Plumstead

18:43

Read by Andy Minter (1934-2017)

The Warden’s Decision

16:19

Read by Andy Minter (1934-2017)

Mount Olympus

24:12

Read by AliceG

Tom Towers, Dr Anticant, and Mr Sentiment

29:07

Read by Andy Minter (1934-2017)

A Long Day in London

31:11

Read by Anita Roy Dobbs

Sir Abraham Haphazard

15:10

Read by Andy Minter (1934-2017)

The Warden Is Very Obstinate

12:38

Read by Mike Gardom

The Warden Resigns

22:49

Read by Mike Gardom

Farewell

25:23

Read by Andy Minter (1934-2017)

Conclusion

10:53

Read by Andy Minter (1934-2017)

Bewertungen

(1,5 Sterne)

I'm sure this is excellent but the reading is much quieter than other books I have listened to. I'm therefore having to give up as my ipad won't go any louder! I only have "mild" hearing loss. I shall try again when I have hearing aids.

The Warden

(4 Sterne)

From Librivox: In the mid nineteenth century there were a number of financial scandals in the Church of England including those of Rochester, where the endowments which should have supported the King’s School Canterbury had been diverted to the Dean and Chapter; and of the hospital of St Cross at Winchester where the Rev. Francis North, later the Earl of Guildford, had been appointed to the mastership of the hospital by his father the bishop. The revenues of the hospital were very considerable, the work involved minimal. The scandal soon broke. Trollope based ‘The Warden’ on the St Cross case, but in the novel the Warden is a kindly, devoted, priest, beloved by all that knew him and is racked by fear that he is accepting money to which he is not entitled. His antagonist is his prospective son-in-law John Bold and his (somewhat unwelcome) ally is one of Trollope’s strongest characters, the Archdeacon of Barchester, Dr. Theophilus Grantly. (summary by Andy Minter) My Comments: Andy Minter reads quite a few chapters in this book, and does his usual, wonderful job of reading life into the characters. I would not have had the patience to read this book in the traditional sense, but it was a very enjoyable listen.

amazing story of England's clerical life

(5 Sterne)

this is a fantastic story of true love for one's fellow man and the obeying of one's conscience it is a beautiful story Anthony trollope is an amazing author and the volunteers were excellent especially Andy Minter you will truly enjoy this story if you care at all for historical fiction

EDUCATIONAL

(4 Sterne)

A bittersweet story with two warnings. Public "do-gooders" ofteb do more harm than good; weak people often harm others for thei sake of their own so-called peace of mind. It is a shame that Mr. Minter did notread the entre book.

(5 Sterne)

very good presentation by volunteers and a fascinating insight into the intersection between religion and politics in Victorian England. Thanks once again Librivox for your great contribution to the public domain.

(4 Sterne)

An excellent book and excellent readers. An insight into clergy in Victorian era. I move on to read the rest of the books. Thanks you readers!

(5 Sterne)

a little slow start.... but really good readers and lovely story. learned a lot of old English vernacular

Excellent and beautifully read. A treat of literary genius.

(5 Sterne)